Vyki Thompson

The committee held revocation and parole hearings for multiple individuals. Key topics included reviewing parole violations, such as failure to report to parole officers, failure to maintain accurate addresses, and arrests for new offenses including possession of controlled substances and aggravated battery. The committee heard testimonies regarding the challenges of post-release homelessness, medical issues, and substance abuse. Decisions were made to revoke parole for several individuals based on non-compliance, with some recommendations for intensive substance abuse treatment.

The Committee on Parole conducted revocation proceedings for two individuals. For the first case, the committee reviewed allegations of criminal conduct involving weapons and drug distribution, as well as failure to pay supervision fees, ultimately deciding to continue the case pending federal court action. The second case involved parole revocation allegations related to pending possession charges, domestic abuse battery, and outstanding supervision fees. The committee heard testimony from family members and legal counsel regarding the individual's employment history, character, and the circumstances surrounding their arrests, and subsequently moved into an executive session to deliberate on confidential matters.

The board conducted revocation proceedings for several individuals. Key discussions involved allegations of parole condition violations, including potential domestic abuse battery charges and failure to report to the district office. The board reviewed evidence, heard testimony from the individuals and relevant parties, and addressed cases involving trespassing charges. Decisions included mandatory participation in substance abuse evaluations and domestic violence prevention training, as well as the imposition of no-contact orders with victims.

The Pardon Board convened to conduct a clemency or pardon hearing. The session included a case review for an applicant seeking a commutation of a sentence for a manslaughter conviction. The board heard testimony from the applicant regarding their rehabilitation efforts during incarceration, statements from the applicant's family in support of the application, and objections from the victim's family and the District Attorney's office, who requested the original sentence be upheld.

The committee held hearings for parole revocation and parole consideration. The first matter involved the continuance of a revocation hearing until the disposition of pending legal charges for an individual. The second matter addressed the parole consideration for an individual serving a multi-decade sentence. Discussions focused on the individual's history of substance abuse, his efforts toward rehabilitation while incarcerated, including his work as a welding instructor, and his proposed re-entry plan. The committee reviewed support from the Louisiana Parole Project and testimony from personal acquaintances, while also noting opposition from law enforcement agencies.